Wyoming Statutes
§ 4-10-107 — Governing law
(a)The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are
determined by:
(i)The law of the jurisdiction designated in the
terms of the trust; or
(ii)In the absence of a controlling designation in
the terms of the trust, the law of the jurisdiction having the
most significant relationship to the matter at issue. In
determining the most significant relationship, the principal
place of administration as defined in W.S. 4-10-108 shall be the
most heavily weighted factor and the location of trust property
shall be the second most significant factor. The least
significant factors shall be where the beneficiaries or settlor
are domiciled.
(b)The law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms of
the trust may be changed to the principal place of
administration by a court with subject matter juris
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Nearby Sections
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§ 4-10-1001
Remedies for breach of trust§ 4-10-1002
Damages for breach of trust§ 4-10-1003
Damages in absence of breach§ 4-10-1004
Attorney's fees and costs§ 4-10-1005
Limitation of action against fiduciary§ 4-10-1006
Reliance on trust instrument§ 4-10-1008
Exculpation of fiduciaries§ 4-10-101
Short title§ 4-10-1012
Interest of trustee as general partner§ 4-10-1013
Protection of person dealing with fiduciary§ 4-10-1014
Certification or affidavit of trust